C-130 Transportability of Army Vehicles
Abstract
With Army Transformation well underway, and with the need for rapid deployment being a major factor in this transformation, the amount of Army combat equipment required to be transported by tactical aircraft could dramatically increase. Paramount in the requirements for both the interim Armored Vehicle (IAV) and the Future Combat System (FCS) is the requirement for C-130 transport. While the C-130 has been used for years to transport Army troops and equipment, the new Brigade Combat Teams (BCT) will rely on it much more heavily to move into and around areas of operations. The weights and dimensions of the IAV and FCS are being driven by the need for C-130 transport. in fact, all BCT equipment will be required to be capable of C-130 transport. The C-130, while an outstanding aircraft, does have operational limitations that should be considered by Army combat developers, materiel developers, planners, analysts, and decision-makers. The C-130's operational limitations are real and should be considered when designing equipment and planning operations. Prior MTMCTEA publications addressed maximum C-130 payload for limited ranges. This paper lays out C-130 characteristics that should be taken into consideration when designing future Army air transportable vehicles. To further assist the Army acquisition community, this document also provides greater detail on C-130 operational limitations for both normal and assault landings.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 08, 2001
- Accession Number
- ADA391744
Entities
People
- Joseph F. Cassidy